| Mt. Baldy is a winter playground worth exploring. | | | | for beginners. This is not one of the better places for |
| Although Mt. Baldy has one of the most technical ski | | | | beginners. Most of the year the lower portion of the |
| hills in the region, you don't have to ski or board to | | | | mountain is inaccessible due to low snow. The first lift |
| enjoy what this mountain has to offer. Several | | | | is then a skis and boards-off ride to the notch where |
| snow-play areas parallel the road on the way to the | | | | other lifts branch out to surrounding peaks. |
| ski resort. Snow-play areas include plenty of parking | | | | In seasons of good snowfall, the bottom portion |
| and small, snow-covered hills for sledding and snowball | | | | opens up effectively doubling the downhill distance of |
| throwing. | | | | the resort with runs that are sure to please. If Mt. |
| Several local resorts offer accommodations, | | | | Baldy has any downfalls it's that the warm Southern |
| restaurants and restrooms for their patrons. If you're | | | | California days and cool evenings begin to ice the |
| looking for a real adventure, head to the top of Mt. | | | | runs in the days following a snowfall. When this |
| Baldy Road and take the first ski lift to the Mt. Baldy | | | | occurs, Locals know to ski the sunny, west side of |
| Notch. There you'll find the Top of the Notch | | | | the mountain until the steeper east side warms up |
| restaurant & bar with a deck that offers outstanding | | | | and the iced areas soften to a thick powder |
| views of the Inland Empire and beyond, a tubing | | | | consistency. The views from the slopes are incredible. |
| park, restrooms, equipment rental, ski school and | | | | To the north the brown, desert region where |
| plenty of great snow. Lift tickets are discounted for | | | | Interstate 15 can be spotted climbing the Cajon Pass |
| those who are just looking for a little snow play or | | | | over the San Andreas Fault to the high desert region |
| to enjoy the scenic views. | | | | of Victorville and beyond. To the south is the Inland |
| For skiers and boarders, not only is Mt. Baldy one of | | | | Empire and L.A. basin where, on a clear day, Catalina |
| the least crowded local resorts but it also offers the | | | | Island is visible. Check around for discount lift tickets |
| most challenging terrain in the region. Four lifts | | | | at local sporting goods stores. We were able to |
| provide access to over 17 runs that are mostly for | | | | knock $15 off each ticket by purchasing ahead at |
| the advanced skier/boarder. Nearly 70% of Mt. | | | | Sport Chalet. |
| Baldy's terrain is black diamond with only 5% available | | | | |